Best Coconut Layer Cake Recipe - How to Make Coconut Cake

Ingredients

• 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened, plus more for pans
• 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for pans, sifted
• 2 c. granulated sugar
• 5 large eggs
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. almond extract
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 c. buttermilk
• 1/2 c. sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened
• 3 tbsp. coconut milk
• 3 c. powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 c. sweetened shredded coconut